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I had my surgery in 2007 and lost 80 lbs and have really kept the weight off the past 7 years. My husband and I went through several rounds of IVF (due to an issue he has, nothing to do with the lap band) and I am finally 6 weeks pregnant... with twins.

Before I was pregnant, my band always felt looser right before my period and tighter the last few days/after. For the past few weeks it has felt tighter like it normally does towards the end of my cycle. I shared this with my fertility doctor during my last visit as I have been experiencing some vomiting and it feels more like the band is tight vs. pregnancy symptoms. From the beginning my fertility doctor (and even OBGYN) seemed very un-knowledgeable about the lap band in general. In fact my fertility doctor didn't even know that it was an easy procedure to loosen/tighten the band (he thought it was a whole other surgery).

I have asked him if I should loosen the band based on how I am feeling and am nervous that as I continue to get further along into my pregnancy, I may have issues with nutrients for my babies. Obviously, I'm even more nervous as at the moment I'm pregnant with multiples.

Additionally, I have had spells of feeling light headed/dehydrated (which I did suffer from sometimes prior to pregnancy as well). He said I should wait until I was done with my progesterone shots (another 4-6 weeks) before I make any decisions to loosen the band as right now the progesterone/additional hormones I'm taking is affecting everything. Based on his lack of knowledge with the lap band, I wanted to get some feedback.

Anyone who have underdone gone IVF/progesterone shots as well as carried multiples with lap band have any insights? Any suggestions?

Thank you,
Vita

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Congrats by the way! I am currently almost 10 weeks pregnant and I have only had the band for 6 months. Before I knew I was pregnant I didn't know what was wrong because my band was so tight. Mine usually got tight before I started each month and figured that was it. My lapband doctor said everything was fine for me, and to stay the way I am unless I am vomiting. Since you mentioned you get sick you might want to make an appointment with you lapband doctor and go from there. To help me get my nutrients I drink a V8 everyday. Good luck so I am not much help.


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I didnt have ivf or multiples but my pregnancy did cause my band to feel tight and I got half my Fluid taken out for the rest of my pregnancy (I was only 10 weeks when I got my unfill). I didn't have any issues with vomiting, dehydration, etc.

Congrats and good luck!

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You def have to stay extra hydrated! Being dehydrated can lead to preterm labor. Honestly your going to have to increase your calorie intake by I think it's 500 calories towards the end of your pregnancy- I would think unfill?!

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